Suspension: Description and Operation

Fig. 1 Exploded View Of Hub, Knuckle & Bearing Components. 2WD Models:

This front suspension system, Fig. 1, is designed to allow each wheel to compensate for changes in the road surface level without appreciably affecting the opposite wheel. Each wheel is independently connected to the frame by a steering knuckle, ball joint assemblies and upper/lower control arms. The front wheel are held in proper relationship to each other by two tie rods which are connected to steering arms on the knuckles and to an intermediate rod.

Coil chassis springs are mounted between the spring housings on the frame and the lower control arms. Shock absorbers are mounted inside the coil springs and attached to the lower control arms.